AODA Best Practices

Although AODA doesn’t specifically list best practices but rather creates mandates specific accessibility standards, however, the following are some good ideas to keep in mind:

Avoid embedding third-party videos that are not captioned on your site.
Remember that screen readers cannot read colour cues. Incorporate text-based cues.
Avoid using non-text content when you can.
Consider the purpose of and the location on the page of non-text content when writing alt-texts.
Aim for good intuitive headings and subheadings.
To help those with low vision, avoid putting text on images and coloured backgrounds.
Limit your assumptions about your audience – you never know who will be accessing your site. Expect a wide diversity in users.

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